Kura Island

Kura Island is one of the most beautiful islands in Azerbaijan. The island was formerly attached to the mainland by a narrow spit. It was named Kurkosa after the Kura River located further north by Fedor I. Soimonov, the pioneering explorer of the Caspian Sea during the time of Peter I the Great. Soimonov wrote the 'Pilot of the Caspian Sea', the first report on that until then little known body of water, that was published in 1720 by the Russian Academy of Sciences. It is located 7.5 km off the Kura Spit, the nearest point, and 10 km to the east of the Kyzylagach Bay shore. Although located quite far away from it, it is considered the southernmost island of the Baku Archipelago.

With its southern floors being covered by mangroves, marshes, and shrubs, and the northern side is covered by an extensive number of cafes and bakeries serving scrumptious delicacies, this Island offers the best of both worlds to travelers. The Kura Island reeks of charming and laid-back vibes where one can actually embrace a lived-in aura, unlike other resort-savvy islands.

Location: Aran Region. Azerbaijan

Area: 44km2